Line of Succession

UK Government Considers Removing Andrew from Royal Succession

The British government is reportedly considering removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession following a police investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office. This potential move, which would necessitate an act of Parliament and likely approval from Commonwealth realms, comes after the former prince was arrested and released under investigation for allegedly sharing confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein. Despite being stripped of his royal titles and settling a civil sexual assault case without admitting guilt, Mountbatten-Windsor remains eighth in line to the throne, a position supported by 82% of Britons who believe he should be removed from the succession.

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